"Oh, right, this is something your mother asked me to give you. Quickly take the water pouch inside and drink it."

Little Tuantuan pointed to the water pouch, which contained the spiritual spring water she had filled in her space.

As she spoke, she seemed to remember something, and said that when she went out, she felt like she had forgotten something.

Ginseng!

Just as she was about to leave, she remembered that there were ginseng plants grown by her sister in the space.

Isn't this child just the right person to come in handy now?

Unfortunately, she can't take them now, since they're all brand new and still covered in dirt. What is he supposed to do?

She laughed and slapped her forehead before saying, "I knew I'd forgotten something!"

The ginseng your mother asked me to bring you, I forgot about it. I'll bring it to you tomorrow.

Li Jingyu was surprised. Didn't the Imperial Uncle live in the military camp?

"Tomorrow? Then, Aunt, aren't you staying at the military camp?"

Li Qishang was a little confused. When did his sister-in-law ask them to bring some ginseng? How come he didn't know?

And what's with that water bladder?

They hadn't seen his wife carrying this water bag along their journey!

"Can we stay in the military camp? I don't know!" Little Tuantuan looked at Li Qishang with a blank expression.

Li Qishang was speechless. What should he do if he wanted to roll his eyes?

Wasn't she living in the military camp back then? Why is she saying she doesn't know now?

She must not have been here for a long time, so she probably doesn't remember this, or maybe she just didn't realize it at the time.

Li Qishang is now a master of making up for things; he can make up for anything for her.

Even if she couldn't answer a question, he had already come up with a million reasons in his mind for her.

"My lord, shall we stay in the military camp?"

Xiao Tuantuan looked at Li Qishang again and saw him slowly drinking his tea, seemingly oblivious to what the two of them were talking about.

When Li Qishang heard Xiao Tuantuan calling him, he put down his teacup, took a sip of tea, and then said, "Your Highness, where would you like to stay?"

"Wherever Your Highness is, I will be there."

That voice, those words, it's definitely a display of affection that's making single people jealous!

A certain single guy looked helplessly at his royal uncle and aunt.

He mustn't get angry; this is his own royal uncle. He needs to stay calm!

But he didn't want peace and quiet; he was still a child!

Is it really okay for them to be so lovey-dovey in front of him?

He heard the term "showing off their love" from his mother, who thought it was incredibly apt.

He remembered it; isn't this a live version of public displays of affection?

The two gazed at each other tenderly, seemingly waiting for the other to make a decision. Li Jingyu couldn't stand the atmosphere any longer.

He raised his hand to his lips, coughing lightly with a slightly flushed face and thick neck, "Ahem, the Imperial Uncle and Aunt have all come to Guantao County."

"You should be living in the military camp. This time it was just the two of you, without any protection. It would be safer for you to stay in the camp."

Li Qishang originally said he didn't need it, but the thought of that man-eating fish sent chills down his spine and made him break out in a sweat.

There's strength in numbers. If that thing really comes, we can definitely solve it all by having more people.

"Then we will do as Your Highness wishes."

Li Jingyu called out towards the door, "Someone come here!"

A three-star general entered from outside, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Your Highness."

"General Liu, please take some men and prepare a courtyard for the Prince and Princess to stay for a while."

The man referred to as General Liu clasped his hands in a salute and then left.

His speed was very fast, which pleased Li Qishang greatly, since those who served the Crown Prince had to be efficient like him.

"Your Highness, the drought has lasted for three years. Has it affected Guantao County?"

As soon as Li Jingyu thought about this, he drifted into memories.

"We're doing alright here, mainly because we're near the sea, and we can use the seawater."

"The only problem is finding clean water; after three years of drought, the sea level has dropped significantly."

"So, to what extent has it dropped? Have you sent anyone to measure and record it?"

Li Jingyu shook his head. At that time, they had many things to prevent; a riot broke out among the people.

Because of the severe drought, crops could not be grown in the fields, the land dried up, and people had no choice but to leave their homes to beg for food elsewhere.

Some left their hometowns to seek refuge here, while others migrated here.

Those three years were chaotic, but the chaos made him feel that he had grown a lot and witnessed many unexpected things.

I even witnessed the fragility of life!

The two exchanged a glance, thinking, "This Crown Prince is quite something!"

His current composure is comparable to that of his father back then, and he's only fifteen or sixteen years old.

It was a time of youthful arrogance, when one wouldn't listen to advice, yet all one could see in his demeanor and between his brows was a trace of melancholy and sorrow.

He endured so much at such a young age, things he shouldn't have had to bear.

But he is the next crown prince!

If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight!

This was a path he had to take. He looked at the two people who had remained silent.

Only then did he cautiously inquire, "Uncle, how are my ninth brother and little sister?"

“I wasn’t in Beijing when that happened, and I didn’t fulfill my responsibility as an older brother, which makes me feel very guilty.”

"My younger brothers and sisters should be my responsibility to protect them, but I, as the eldest brother..."

When they needed me most, I was on a remote border, and many things were beyond my reach.

Li Qishang replied with a smile, "Jing Yu, you've done very well. There's no need to take this to heart anymore."

"These past few years on the border, you've saved your father so much trouble, especially at this important border crossing."

At this moment, Xiao Tuantuan was wondering where these things in the sea came from and what they wanted to do.

What should she do?

Should we go to sea alone, or enter the space, connect directly to the dimensional space, and inquire with the spatial spirits of other dimensions?

As she thought about it, she couldn't help but frown, which instantly made the two people who had been chatting feel a strong sense of pressure.

"Tuantuan, what's wrong? Why are you suddenly frowning?" Li Qishang reached out and took Tuantuan's hand, asking with concern.

Xiao Tuantuan subconsciously replied, "So we need a mermaid war?"

The two asked in unison, "What mermaid battle?"

Xiao Tuantuan's consciousness exited the space. What did she just say? Why is everyone looking at her like that?

"What? Is there something on my face?"

"What did you just say about a mermaid war? What were you thinking about?"

Xiao Tuantuan then said, "What happened last night? It seems that Guantao County is about to face another tough battle."

Her enigmatic words left both of them puzzled, but unsure how to ask, they simply remained silent.